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Oh Deer! More deer activity this time of year
Oh Deer! More Deer Activity This Time of Year Drivers are reminded to watch for deer, which are more active this time of year, especially during evening and nighttime hours. Deer behavioral changes will be occurring due to mating season, which may cause an increase in roadway crossings.

Centralia's Pumpkin Festival is returning to the City Square
It is coming. Saturday, October 18 the Centralia City Square Park will be packed with vendors, games, people and pumpkins.

Hallsville Board of Aldermen deal with taxes, crossing guards
August 11 was a busy night for the Hallsville Board of Aldermen. Setting the city’s general fund tax levy at $0.5098, per $100 assessed valuation, which alderman Trynton Roberts, Hallsville alderman said was a decrease from the previous tax levy, Board of Adjustment membership, an update from the Hallsville Historical Society, as well as working with the Hallsville School District on crossing guards and a school resource officer, were among the issues discussed during their August 11 meeting.

September is Library Card Sign-Up Month
Secretary of State Denny Hoskins and the Missouri State Library are proud to celebrate Library Card Sign-Up Month this September, reminding Missourians that a library card is the most valuable tool for learning, growth, and opportunity.

Centralia Police report
Media Release 08/22/2025 – 08/29/2025On 08/21/2025 Licensed juvenile driver of Centralia was issued citation for Failed to Yield in the 600 Block of North Jefferson Street.On 08/26/2025 Rohl, Brandi J of Sturgeon was issued citation for Failure to Register Motor Vehicle at the intersection of East Sims Street and South Collier Street.On 08/26/2025 Mast, Delaney L of Centralia was issued citation for Following to Close in the 500 block of East Hwy 22.On 08/26/2025 Mitchell, Justin W of Mexico was arrested and charged with Driving While Revoked in the 200 block North Allen Street.Between the Dates of 08/21/2025 and 08/29/2025 Officers Conducted11 Traffic Stops.

Centralia Parks complete Pickle Ball courts
Kids Club has begun, the Centralia Recreation Center’s air-conditioner needs repaired and the new outdoor pickle ball court is complete and ready for action.That is some of the news from the Centralia Park Board’s August 18 meeting.Parks Director Erle Bennett said between eight and 12 people are using the new Pickle Ball Courts every morning before the day gets warm with a similar number in the evenings. He also announced the Bicentennial Park West softball field renovation project was complete and the Centralia R-VI School District was paying half the $7,830 bill.Regarding Kids Club, Bennett said the Centralia Recreation Center after-school program had 29 children enrolled so far.Bennett also said the first part of the park’s walking trail is complete.Those using the trail may notice a change in the park’s foliage.The Park’s TRIM grant will fund the removal of 36 trees, Bennett said.

New Pastor at Centralia United Methodist
In a way it is a story about a homecoming, give or take a few miles.

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CPL Summer Reading Celebration a hot success
Reading and summer heat came together on the back lot of the Centralia Public Library, Saturday, July 26.

Centralia aldermen discuss peddlers, scooters
An audience of five, sat in the air-conditioned confines of the Centralia City Hall conference chamber the evening of July 14.